Charlotte Observer's All Star teams
All- Observer Wrestling Team
103 - Drew Forshey, St. Stephens, Fr., 50-0.
Comment: Perfect debut season included NC record for wins by
a freshman. Dominant technician
112 - Terrence L. Thompson, Rock Hill, Sr., 38-2.
Comment: Two-time SC champion won a 7-2 decision in state finals.
119 - Melvin Nelson, Rock Hill, Jr., 35-6.
Comment: Won his second straight SC title, and a vocal team leader.
125 - Marcus Cherry, Rock Hill, Sr. 39-0.
Comment: Won his third consecutive SC title. Rarely tested during
a perfect season.
130 - Eric Burns, Bandys, Jr., 21-1.
Comment: Returned from an early-season elbow injury to win state
championship.
135 - Andy Madison, Statesville, Jr., 52-2.
Comment: Won his second straight title, after runner-up as a
freshman in 1998.
140 - Dewayne Coward, Salisbury, Jr., 36-0.
Comment: Didn't lose en route to becoming the second state champ
in school history.
145 - Josh Allman, Northwest Cabarrus,Sr., 41-6.
Comment: Beat defending champ David Cooper twice in final week
to win a state title.
152 - Steve Fox, East Rowan, Sr., 51-2.
Comment: Fourth or better in the state four straight years, including
two titles. Had 166 wins.
160 - Sean McIntosh, Bandys, Sr., 56-0.
Comment: Won a state championship both years he lived in state.
Closest match this season was a 7-1 win.
171 - Matt Ash, Kings Mountain, Jr., 38-1.
Comment: State tournament roll included two pins, and wins by
15-1 and 10-1 ( in the final).
189 - Anthony Hillman, Kings Mountain, Sr., 35-1.
Comment: Strong and quick, the same things that made him a standout
running back.
215 - Ryan Adams, Rock Hill, Sr., 28-1.
Comment: Won two straight SC titles, key figure on dual team
state championship team.
HWT - Danny Misenheimer, East Rowan, Sr., 51-0.
Comment: State Champion tied the NC record for career wins (173),
and was a Shrine Bowl lineman.
WRESTLER OF THE YEAR: Sean McIntosh, Bandys
COACH OF THE YEAR: Jim Barnes, Rock Hill
MR. NC WRESTLING: Jordan Binder, Currituck
MR. SC WRESTLING: Marcus Cherry, Rock Hill
ALL-PIEDMONT
103 - Drew Forshey, St. Stephens, Fr.
112 - Chais Schenck, East Gaston, Sr.
119 - Jermey McKinney, East Gaston, Sr.
125 - Chris Brafford, Central Cabarrus, Sr.
130 - Eric Burns, Bandys, Jr.
135 - Andy Madison, Statesville, Jr.
140 - Dewayne Coward, Salisbury, Jr.
145 - Josh Allman, Northwest Cabarrus, Sr.
152 - Steve Fox, East Rowan, Sr.
160 - Sean McIntosh, Bandys, Sr.
171 - Matt Ash, Kings Mountain, Jr.
189 - Anthony Hillman, Kings Mountain, Sr.
215 - Jason Hefner, Northwest Cabarrus, Sr.
HWT - Danny Misenheimer, East Rowan, Sr.
WRESTLER OF THE YEAR: Sean McIntosh, Bandys
COACH OF THE YEAR: Butch Ross, West Lincoln
ALL-MECKLENBERG
103 - Peter Chrzanowski, Harding, Jr.
112 - John Thomas, Charlotte Catholic, Jr.
119 - Adam Amar, Charlotte Chatholic, Sr.
125 - Jon Hurtt, Providence, Jr.
130 - Jonathon Sherrill, Butler, Sr.
135 - Brooks Bailey, East Mecklenburg, Jr.
140 - David McPhail, Charlotte Country Day, Jr.
145 - Keith Ritter, Charlotte Catholic, Sr.
152 - Josh Shymanski, Vance, Sr.
160 - Mo Idibi, North Mecklenburg, Sr.
171 - Emmanuel Williams, Providence, Sr.
189 - Cameron Stinson, South Mecklenburg, Sr.
215 - Andy Radzicki, Butler, Jr.
HWT - Matt Cowan, Providence day, Sr.
WRESTLER OF THE YEAR: John Thomas and Adam Amar, Charlotte Chatholic
COACH OF THE YEAR: Pat Hallinan, Charlotte Catholic
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